Weights
Weights in Medicine
Weights (pronunciation: /weɪts/) in medicine refer to the measurement of the mass or quantity of a substance, object, or individual. The term originates from the Old English word "gewiht," which means "a measure of weight."
Usage in Medicine
In the field of medicine, weights are used in various contexts. They are crucial in determining the correct dosage of medication, assessing the health status of patients, and in the field of medical research.
Medication Dosage
The weight of a patient is often used to calculate the appropriate dosage of medication. This is particularly important in pediatrics, where the dosage of medication is often weight-based.
Health Assessment
In health assessment, a patient's weight is a key indicator of their overall health. It is used in calculating the Body Mass Index (BMI), which is a measure used to determine if a person is underweight, overweight, or at a healthy weight.
Medical Research
In medical research, weights are used in various ways. For example, they are used in the calculation of statistical data, in the measurement of substances used in experiments, and in the assessment of the effectiveness of treatments or interventions.
Related Terms
- Mass: In physics, mass is a property of a physical body which determines the body's resistance to being accelerated by a force and the strength of its mutual gravitational attraction with other bodies.
- Dosage: The size or frequency of a dose of a medicine or drug.
- Pediatrics: The branch of medicine dealing with children and their diseases.
- Body Mass Index (BMI): A measure used to determine if a person is underweight, overweight, or at a healthy weight.
- Statistical: Pertaining to, used in, or derived from statistics.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Weights
- Wikipedia's article - Weights
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